Mar 12, 2025
Watching TV for an hour or less each day may help offset the risk for heart attack and stroke in people genetically predisposed to Type 2 diabetes, new research suggests.
Jan 27, 2025
The American Heart Association has released its 2025 statistics update for heart disease and stroke, which spells out the scope of the problem, as well as successes.
Jan 6, 2025
Creating a digital copy of the heart for people with ventricular tachycardia holds potential for a safer and more effective treatment strategy, new research finds.
Dec 13, 2024
When stars share details about their health – from breast cancer to heart disease and stroke – the impact can be far-reaching. Celebrity disclosures not only help educate the public, but they also can reduce stigma and inspire others to act.
Dec 10, 2024
Science is at the heart of every story, but some American Heart Association News stories gave it the spotlight this year.
Nov 22, 2024
Resting heart rate remained stable or dropped slightly over time for most people in a new study. But for those whose heart rate increased, the risk for heart failure or death climbed with it.
Nov 18, 2024
For heart attack survivors, fear of recurrence is not the same as depression or anxiety, preliminary research shows.
Nov 15, 2024
Dr. Eugene Braunwald, one of the century's most influential heart researchers, credits good timing. Others say it was much more.
Nov 13, 2024
More people in the U.S. are dying from heart disease related to obesity, according to new research that shows those most affected include men and Black adults.
Nov 11, 2024
New research suggests people with implanted defibrillators may face double or triple the risk for atrial fibrillation when temperatures spike over 100 degrees.